Address: 724 NW Davis St
Pricing: General: $3 Students (13+): $2 Seniors (62+): $2
Phone: (503) 223-2654
Hours: Tues - Sat, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. First Thursday of every month 11 a.m.-8 p.m.. Closed Sunday and Monday
How To Get There:
It is located just north of downtown in the Pearl District. Easily accessible by bus, bike, and light rail.
From I-5 North
Merge onto I-405 N via Exit 299B on the left toward US-26W/Beaverton/City Center. Take Exit 2B toward Everett St. This puts you on NW 14th Avenue. At the first intersection, turn right onto NW Everett Street. Turn right onto NW 8th Ave. Turn left onto NW Davis Street
From I-5 South
Take Exit 302A toward City Center. This puts you on N Broadway. N Broadway becomes Broadway Bridge. Broadway Bridge becomes NW Broadway. Turn right onto NW Davis Street.
From downtown Portland (heading West on Burnside Street)
Drive West on W Burnside Street toward SW Broadway. Turn right onto NW Broadway. Turn left onto NW Davis Street
From downtown Portland (heading East on Burnside Street)
Drive East on W Burnside Street toward NW 14th Avenue. Turn left onto NW 14th Avenue. Turn right onto NW Davis Street.
Parking:Street parking is avaliable
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Museum of Contemporary Craft: Expanding the art of craft
Mar 24, 2010
Portland is a city with a vibrant arts and craft scene. From young to old, there is a creative energy that produces a multitude of different art displayed in many galleries and museums. The Museum of Contemporary Craft is one of the most innovative places to see this first hand.
Some people may yawn at the notion of looking at exhibits of quilts or pottery. Rest assured, this is not your typical craft museum. Conveniently located in Portland’s Pearl District, the museum specializes in powerful exhibits that are both visually captivating and mentally stimulating.
This museum is a perfect Portland destination for visitors who may be traveling with people of all ages. There is something here for everyone. Tickets are reasonably priced and if you can make it during the First Thursday of each month, admission is free.
The Museum of Contemporary Craft describes itself as “a vibrant center for investigation and dialogue, expanding the definition of craft and the ways audiences experience it.” Founded in 1937, it is currently run in partnership with the Pacific Northwest College of Art.
The museum showcases between six and eight exhibitions a year. Currently on show are two exhibitions that test the boundaries of craft and art. David Shaner’s Land Art exhibit, on display from March 10 thru August 7 2010, explores the “relationship between art and the landscape of the American West.” His work is beautiful in its earthy feel and tones. The other current exhibit is Gestures of Resistance, on display January 26 thru June 26 2010, is a series of different residencies. Each artist shows how craft can help change and examine important political and social issues.
If you want to learn more in-depth information, the Museum of Contemporary Craft also features a regular schedule of lectures, most of which are free and open to the public. Be sure to check their website for all the details.
While some people may never consider craft a particularly deep art form, the Museum of Contemporary Craft proves that it is a lot more than just a Sunday afternoon hobby.
HelloPortland Tip: Want to see more art? Catch the Max Train right by the museum and be at the Portland Art Museum in less than five minutes.
- by William Crane, Portland Reporter for HelloMetro
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William CraneWilliam Crane is an accomplished print and online journalist (http://www.william-crane.com) His work covers a variety of topics including features, local community news, sports, music, and political/social issues.
Graduating from Seattle University with a B.A. in Journalism, William's writing has appeared in a variety of different publications including the Stranger, Capitol Hill Times, the Skanner, Backfire Magazine, and the Internationalist.
